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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Neufchâtel cheese and Spread?

  • Neufchâtel cheese is richer in Phosphorus, yet Spread is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 53% higher.

We used Cheese, neufchatel and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +623.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +623.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Other +51.1%
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +33.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Other +51.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.3%
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Neufchâtel cheese Spread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Neufchâtel cheese Spread Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 9.15g 0g Neufchâtel cheese
Fats 22.78g 17.1g Neufchâtel cheese
Carbs 3.59g 0g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 253kcal 158kcal Neufchâtel cheese
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 3.19g 0g Spread
Calcium 117mg Neufchâtel cheese
Iron 0.13mg Neufchâtel cheese
Magnesium 10mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phosphorus 138mg 0mg Neufchâtel cheese
Potassium 152mg 12mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 334mg 755mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 0.82mg Neufchâtel cheese
Copper 0.027mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin A 841IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.155mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B3 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Neufchâtel cheese
Folate 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin K 1.7µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.106mg Neufchâtel cheese
Threonine 0.359mg Neufchâtel cheese
Isoleucine 0.501mg Neufchâtel cheese
Leucine 1.013mg Neufchâtel cheese
Lysine 0.875mg Neufchâtel cheese
Methionine 0.294mg Neufchâtel cheese
Phenylalanine 0.448mg Neufchâtel cheese
Valine 0.609mg Neufchâtel cheese
Histidine 0.27mg Neufchâtel cheese
Cholesterol 74mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 12.79g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.784g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 3.98g Spread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.